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Which of the following is NOT a function of lysosomes?A) recycle worn out organelles B) use hydrogen peroxide to detoxify alcoholC) begin programmed cell death D) break down substances in good vacuoles

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Lysosomes

Lysosomes are membrane-bound cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes. They are involved in various cellular processes:

-They are responsible for recycling cellular debris.

-They destroy invading viruses and bacteria.

-If the cell is damaged beyond repair, they participate in the self-destructive process known as programmed cell death or apoptosis.

Therefore, the correct answer to this question is option B, since they do not use hydrogen peroxide to detoxify alcohol.

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